Fairfax, Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result: Client was charged with Class 4 felony carnal knowledge of a child between ages 13 and 15, Va Code 18.2-63, and the use of a communication device to solicit a minor, a felony under Va Law 18.2-374.3. The offenses were AMENDED and REDUCED to misdemeanors with 6 months […]
Sex Crimes & Rape
DISCLAIMER: THESE ARE REAL VIRGINIA SEX CRIMES AND RAPE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULTS WHICH DEPEND ON FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE, AND CANNOT PREDICT OR GUARANTEE RESULTS FOR FUTURE CASES.
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT Felony charges for object sexual penetration by force, Va Law 18.2-67.2, punished by a maximum penalty of life in prison and a minimum penalty of 5 years per count, resulted in DROPPED charges for insufficient evidence to prosecute. Read more about Fairfax criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin, who […]
This law firm represents teenagers and young men and women accused of Federal crimes for exchanging photos and videos depicting teenagers under the age of 18 while nude or engaged in sexual acts. The exchange of these photos and videos is commonly referred to as “sexting.” Sexting takes place over text messages, in chat apps […]
Virginia Rape Victim Representation While our Virginia attorneys specialize in criminal defense, we believe it is paramount for all victims to be adequately represented by an experienced attorney as well. If you are a victim of a rape, we may accept your rape victim case, or, if you feel more comfortable, we can also refer […]
§ 18.2-387. Indecent exposure. Every person who intentionally makes an obscene display or exposure of his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where others are present, or procures another to so expose himself, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. No person shall be deemed to […]
Virginia Law: Solicitation of Prostitution One of the most commonly charged decency offenses in Northern Virginia is Solicitation of a Prostitute. Criminal solicitation of prostitution is a Class 1 Misdemeanor, punished by up to 12 months in jail, a $2500.00 fine, and a sexually transmitted disease blood test. The crime of Solicitation of a prostitute […]
Sexual Battery Under Virginia Law Sexual battery, first offense, is a Class 1 Misdemeanor criminal offense under Virginia law, punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $2500.00 fine. A third sexual battery offense is a Class 6 Felony, punishable by up to 5 years of imprisonment. A defendant commits sexual battery when […]
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Attorney representation during a rape investigation by the City of Alexandria Police Department resulted in no charges filed. Rape is a felony punishable by life in prison under Virginia law. Virginia Law § 18.2-61: Rape A. If any person has sexual intercourse with a complaining witness, whether or not his or her spouse, […]
Virginia Rape Law Rape is a serious felony offense under Virginia Law 18.2-61. It is punished by a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, with a minimum penalty of five years in prison. Adult rape is defined as having sexual intercourse with another, against their will, by force, threat, or intimidation. The force, threat, or intimidation element is judged […]
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA: Attorney representation during a rape investigation by Arlington County Police resulted in NO CHARGES filed. The client was cleared. Rape is a serious felony offense punishable by life imprisonment under Virginia law. Virginia Law § 18.2-61. Rape. A. If any person has sexual intercourse with a complaining witness, whether or not his or […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Solicitation of Prostitution charge under Va Code 18.2-346 resulted no jail time at completion of trial. Fairfax County General District Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia. § 18.2-346. Prostitution; commercial sexual conduct; commercial exploitation of a minor; penalties. A. Any person who, for money or its […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Solicitation of Prostitution charge under Va Code 18.2-346 REDUCED and AMENDED to Trespass, with just a $250 fine and no jail time. Fairfax County General District Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia. § 18.2-346. Prostitution; commercial sexual conduct; commercial exploitation of a minor; penalties. A. Any […]
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Attorney representation during an Arlington County / City of Falls Church Police, and concurrent Federal investigation, of teenage “sexting” and distribution of child pornography charges – for teen sending nude photos via mobile devices and computers – resulted in promise from the Government for NO CHARGES to be FILED. […]
The falling story appeared in the Huffington Post and is presented as it appears on their web site: Teens Who Take Nude Photos Of Themselves Can Still Be Treated As Sex Offenders In many states, they don’t have to share the photo to break the law. 09/09/2015 05:15 pm ET | Updated Sep 09, 2015 […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Misdemeanor charge under Va Code 18.2-347 for Keeping or Frequenting a Bawdy Place, after related online prostitution advertising investigation, was DISMISSED at the first court date. City of Alexandria General District Court, 520 King Street, Alexandria Virginia 22314. § 18.2-347. Keeping, residing in or frequenting a bawdy place; “bawdy […]
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 6 Felony Attempted Crimes Against Nature charge for an attempt at bestiality with a dog resulted in a REDUCTION of the charge to a Misdemeanor Computer Harassment, with NO JAIL TIME. § 18.2-361. Crimes against nature; penalty. If any person carnally knows in any manner any brute animal, […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: 12 counts of Va Code 18.2-371 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and 1 count of Reckless Driving were reduced to a plea deal for 1 count of Contributing to the Delinquency and 1 count of Reckless Driving, with NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME. City of Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations […]
VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 6 Felony Attempted Crimes Against Nature charge for attempted bestiality resulted in a probation sentence, with no active jail time. § 18.2-361. Crimes against nature; penalty. A. If any person carnally knows in any manner any brute animal, or carnally knows any male or female person by the […]
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal misdemeanor offense of exposing genitalia and masturbating at the Washington Sailing Marina resulted in a sentence of only 1 day in jail, a fine, and probation. 36 CFR 2.34, 32 CFR 1903.14. 36 CFR 2.34 – Disorderly conduct (a) A person commits disorderly conduct when, with intent to cause […]
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Fairfax County charge 28.1-4-6 for Exposing Erogenous Areas in a massage establishment was DROPPED.
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor charge 18.2-347 for Frequenting a Bawdy Place to obtain an erotic massage was DROPPED.
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal misdemeanor offense of exposing genitalia and masturbating at a National Park territory resulted in a sentence of only 5 days in jail for a repeat offender. 36 CFR 2.34, 32 CFR 1903.14. 36 CFR 2.34 – Disorderly conduct (a) A person commits disorderly conduct when, with intent to […]
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal misdemeanor offense of exposing genitalia at a National Park territory (at the Washington Sailing Marina) resulted in a sentence of one day in jail, a year of probation, and a fine. 36 CFR 2.34, 32 CFR 1903.14. 36 CFR 2.34 – Disorderly conduct (a) A person commits disorderly conduct […]
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor county charge 28.1-4-6 for Exposing Erogenous Areas in a massage establishment was DROPPED.
VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT 10 Felony Sexual Assault Charges, including Aggravated Sexual Battery by Sexual Abuse, Carnal Knowledge, Indecent Liberties with a Minor, Forcible Sodomy, and other such charges – related to 2 underage victims – has resulted in a plea deal REDUCTION of the 10 charges to 4 charges, with only 5 […]